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3 Reviews
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Abstract: Video Review: With HD DVD and Blu-Ray on the horizon, it’s no surprise that companies are starting to sell regular DVD players at all-time low prices. Case-in-point is the new Pioneer DV-490V DVD player which can be had for just under a 100 dol...
720p and 1080i Upscaling via HDMI Output, Good overall detail and color reproduction, Simultaneous JPEG/MP3 Playback for Slideshows, Very sylish, compact design, Easy to use onscreen setup menus Easy to understand User Manual.
Jagged edges visible on finely detailed images, Poor moire pattern elimination, No SACD or DVDAudio playback compatibility, Remote not universal, No digital optical audio output, only digital coaxial
The Pioneer DV-490V-S is a great basic DVD player, offering not only CD and DVD playback, but, with its HDMI output and 720p/1080i upscaling, you can take advantage of the increased capabilities of an HDTV. In addition, other useful features, such as V...
Very affordable
Easy to use, good menu structure
Good picture viewing capabilities
Fun to use for MP3 or WMA audio playback
Average video playback
Lack of an Optical Digital Audio output
No LED light
Old, bland remote
There are some major fault to be found with the DV-490V DVD player. The lack of an optical audio output and even an LED power indicator prove to us that Pioneer cut a lot of corners to get the DV-490V into the sub 100 dollar price bracket. Plus when yo...
